Fall updates in the studio

Quit a bit happening this time of the year in the studio.   Getting prints prepared, originals finished.
I've had some fun with a new side project.  It's one of those things that pleases the spirit more than
any thing else.  I can share that in a bit.

Firstly, I'm finally back to working on the wolf pup. In the fore ground I've added the leaves of 
a flowering plant.  I've much to do to finish these detailed bits.  But, I think I have a good start
as it is.

I've had a few requests for a small Giclee on canvas print.  I've discovered I'm out of them so it's another call to the printer for those.   Apparently, I'm out of several small canvas editions at this time.    

The little Saw Whet Owl is titled: "Fierce Abbreviated".   This image is a 5" x 5" on canvas.

The Chipmonk is titled:  "Chip N Dip".  This image is a 5" x 7" canvas print.

I have a new website in the works as well.  If it sounds like someone who could use an assistant
at this point I'd say, "Yes I do!!!"   

The new website is www.brendajohnsonart.com.  It should be open and ready for viewing before too long.  I'll post a special announcement once it's complete and ready to view.

Should anyone like to purchase either of these images please let me know.  I have a professional page on Facebook.  I can received any special request through that page.
Brenda D. Johnson Wildlife Art 

In the mean time, I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful fall season.  Cheers

Wolf Pup WIP in steps.

In the image above, I've cut out a Mylar cover to protect the wolf painting in preparation for airbrushed background.   The next image shows the paint sprayed in and in the last image you can see I've removed the Mylar.

Wolverine, Progress update

Yesterday in the studio was a productive one.  I'm very close to finishing this wolverine piece with a bit more work on the face, a little fine tuning here and there on the body.   Today I'll focus on the pine log.  It will begin to take a better rounded shape when I add more highlights, shadow and the amber glow highlighting the lower sides.  


As a look out my windows at the beautiful Pines and Red Cedar I am reminded of the peach and amber glow beneath the branches.  I love reflected light and color I see on many things here in the forest.  The lovely cast shadows and rays of light streaming onto the forest floor add so much dimension.  It's very nice having a reference to which I am painting just outside.

Peacock ~ On the easel...

Work continues on the Peacock today (probably will take several more days).  I have about one third of the painting at the bottom to paint in.  The beak needs some refining and added color as well. 


It's hard to rush these colorful small feathers behind the neck.  Each on is very unique to the other.  One by one its character reveals itself as I inch my way through them.


I can't even imagine painting the whole bird with mating display in as fine a detail as I have attempted here!   It might take 6 months at least!


I'll post more as it progresses.   :-)

Cougars and Cubs

For those whom I have missed this month,

may I wish each and all a Happy New Year.

The drawing here depicts a Mountain Lion

and her new cubs high on a ridge. Huge

overhanging boulders serve to give some

protection to the little ones.

The painting is 24" x 30", oil on canvas.

It has been in the works for some time and

cubs have been added along with some

rearranging of rocks to create balance.

This painting should be complete by the

third week in Feb.

I was so engrossed in the work I did not take

photos of it's progress............. I will post the

finished painting once complete.